Overview

Biomedical Engineering at University of Glasgow are currently home to 35 research students pursuing PhD in fields as diverse as infectious disease diagnostics for the developing world, brain-computer interfaces, stem cell differentiation using nanotechnology, robots as orthotic aids, and the creation of artificial cells.

Learning outcomes

PhD students in the Biomedical Engineering programme offered at University of Glasgow typically work alongside experienced post-doctoral researchers under the supervision of world leaders in their areas of domain expertise.

Students will receive comprehensive training in research in the engineering disciplines associated with their project and the research group’s activities, typically across a range of advanced analytical, numerical and experimental techniques. The Division benefits from strong links to industry as well as to the biomedical sciences and clinical medicine.

Programme Structure

Our research expertise covers the following areas:

Advanced Medical Diagnostics & Lab-on-a-chip

Advanced diagnostics

Lab-on-a-Chip for Developing World diagnostics

Micromanipulation for advanced diagnostics

Microrheology

Cell microtechnologies

Synthetic biology

Bio-nanophotonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 37 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts/degree certificate

Two references

A one-page research proposal

CV

Name of potential Supervisor

Tuition Fee

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International

30240 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30240 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.